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What is something you would like to say to people that wish to appeal DACA?
I encourage everyone that is appealing DACA to look at the stories as a gain to continue to better the community.
What has DACA done for you, and why is it important for it to remain intact?
DACA has allowed me to utilize my degree to continue to empower others. Without DACA I would be unable to put my degree to use and would most likely be working an under the table job with less of the ability to continue to help others.
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Yaretzi
I am a sister from the Beta Gamma chapter at Our Lady of the Lake University and I was initiated April 6th, 2014
I am 23 years old. I am a DACA recipient.
never set to be a status change. From this, I hope that lawmakers will see the impact if DACA does not proceed and instead work on formulating a law for a more permanent status.
What does your daily life look like (both in school and out) - what struggles do you face because of your status?
At the moment, I am currently working full time at the National Domestic Violence Hotline as a Digital services empowering those that have been affected by abuse or those that have any questions about healthy relationships. I’ve always had a fear of being deported and it still continues after hearing of other strategies that are being done by ICE. I do have to admit that I am more fearful of being deported as I have heard of DACA recipients being detained and I wonder if it is even safe to travel. As a person, I want to continue to improve and contribute to the world around me but sometimes there is opportunities that I cannot access because of my status.
The Emerald | Fall 2017